Liverpool have completed the signing of Alisson Becker from Roma on a long-term contract for a world record fee of £66.8m.
The 25-year-old joined the Champions League finalist on a six-year deal and becomes the most expensive goalkeeper in history by doing so.
Alisson has been on the Premier League club's radar for a number of weeks and, on Wednesday, multiple reports claimed that a move to Anfield had been agreed but the Brazilian underwent a medical at Liverpool's Melwood training base.
Former Internacional man told the official club website: Upon putting pen to paper at Liverpool.
"I'm really happy, it's a dream come true to wear such a prestigious shirt for a club of this size that is used to always winning.
"In terms of my life and my career, it's a huge step for me being part of this club and this family. You can be certain that I'll give my all."
Liverpool have taken their spending spree for this window to £174.45million with Guinea midfielder Naby Keita, Brazil international Fabinho and Switzerland forward Xherdan Shaqiri all arriving so far.
Alisson has made 64 appearances in all competitions for Serie A outfit Roma for the last two season.
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